Strategic Business Planner Role

2 days ago

Australia beBeeStrategic Full time $100,000 - $140,000

Accent Group is the leading digitally integrated retail and distribution business in Australia and New Zealand. With over 850 stores, 34 brands, and 30+ online platforms, our portfolio includes Glue, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot, CAT, Merrell, The Trybe, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, and Nude Lucy.

We offer generous employee benefits, including team member discounts off Accent Group brands, access to discounted gym memberships and healthcare, and an Employee Assistance Program. You'll work for Australia's largest and leading footwear, lifestyle, and performance group.

As a Strategic Business Planner, you will report directly to the General Manager of Merchandise. This key role brings leadership, structure, and process to our commercial decisions and directly influences profitability. You will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of the business, maximising profitability through effective decision-making and recommendations.

You will be proficient in delivering accurate analysis that is both actionable and presentable to the senior leadership team. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing strategies to grow the business and mitigate risk
  • Budget build in collaboration with the GM and Group Commercial & Planning Manager
  • Channel planning
  • Digital strategy
  • Assortment planning oversight
  • OTB control
  • Managing the business Forecast Review process
  • Driving business growth through influence and recommendations
  • Process improvement
  • Post-Seasonal Review and SAR process
  • Leadership, coaching, and development of Planners, PA, and ARA's

Key accountabilities include:

  • Budget development
  • Maintaining an accurate forecast of all KPIs
  • Summarising results
  • Highlighting risk and opportunity
  • OTB management
  • Profitable promotional and markdown management
  • Aged stock management
  • Management of reporting
  • Maximising opportunity around sales and profit while mitigating risk
  • Maximising return on inventory (GMROI)

To succeed, you'll require:

  • 5+ years of experience in a Senior Planner role
  • Proven track record of delivering results
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage and control an OTB
  • Proven ability to drive inventory productivity improvements
  • Strategic thinking
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Clear decision-making and adaptability
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Leadership and coaching skills
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Relationship management and influencing skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Collaborative working
  • Flexibility and adaptability

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